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80 median score
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4 / 5.0 - Borderlands 4
Sep 11, 2025

Does Borderlands 4 rise to the occasion and do the beloved franchise justice or is this just another Borderlands 2 wannabe?

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Sep 3, 2025

Bloober Team's latest horror game transports players to a post-socialist utopian world, blending classic survival horror elements with unique sci-fi.

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Sep 3, 2025

Daemon x Machina: Titanic Scion is an impressive mecha action game with an expansive world to explore.

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4.5 / 5.0 - Shuten Order
Aug 29, 2025

Shuten Order is a fantastic text adventure that truly sets itself apart from the crowd with its brilliant use of multiple routes to create the complete story. Other than some technical issues that hold the game back, it’s an impressive feat that shows how the Too Kyo team knows very well how to tell compelling stories.

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3.5 / 5.0 - The Knightling
Aug 28, 2025

Much like the hero himself, The Knightling might seem small and unimportant, but it can produce great results when it needs to.

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3.5 / 5.0 - Varlet
Aug 27, 2025

The portions of the game that take place between the main plot points and dungeons are dull, making it hard to want to go through the effort of completing all the side objectives. The combat is where the game shines, however, allowing for interesting combinations of your characters and what you can do with them.

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3.5 / 5.0 - Fresh Tracks
Aug 27, 2025

Fresh Tracks is a music game that reimagines the standard note track as a cross-country ski trail, with a series of obstacles synced to the beat.

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Skeith Ruch
Aug 27, 2025

Even if the gameplay of Super Robot Wars Y merely follows in the footsteps of the franchise's past successes, it still provides a fantastic SRPG experience that any fan of mecha, whether they be hardcore or casual, can find enjoyment in. It's always great to see that the franchise is continuing to experiment with its visuals, roster and how the story is told. One can only hope that the future of the franchise continues down this path.

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Aug 26, 2025

Playing Gears of War: Reloaded is a beautiful reminder of how far the industry has come and what we've lost along the way. Upfront, Reloaded is a remaster of a remaster and does nothing to improve the nearly twenty-year-old game.

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Skeith Ruch
Aug 25, 2025

Shinobi: Art of Vengeance is a fantastic experience from start to finish and a brilliant comeback for the classic franchise.

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Aug 22, 2025

Konami brings the classic Metal Gear Solid 3 to the modern age with stunning visuals, quality-of-life improvements and a feast for fans new and old.

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Aug 18, 2025

When everything runs as it should, Echoes of the End is visually pleasing, but the actual gameplay and animations are lacking.

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3.5 / 5.0 - OFF
Aug 14, 2025

OFF, the classic RPG Maker project, is back in a remastered edition that keeps its essence intact.

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4 / 5.0 - Madden NFL 26
Aug 13, 2025

Madden NFL 26 drops with major Franchise Mode overhaul, but is it a game-changer?

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3.5 / 5.0 - Wild Hearts S
Aug 5, 2025

Look forward to nice quality-of-life changes in this Nintendo Switch 2 port of Wild Hearts.

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3.5 / 5.0 - Gradius Origins
Aug 5, 2025

The next collection of retro Konami games is here, and their names are Gradius and Salamander.

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4 / 5.0 - Killing Floor 3
Jul 31, 2025

With cross-play, deep progression systems and stunning Unreal Engine 5 visuals, this cooperative shooter delivers hours of intense, gory fun.

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Jul 30, 2025

Ninja Gaiden: Ragebound brings a stylish new entry to the classic franchise owned by Koei Tecmo.

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An unexpected journey into Bywater provides a calming village experience with your fellow Hobbits.

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Jul 30, 2025

Does Destiny 2: The Edge of Fate successfully start a new chapter for Destiny 2 or does it falter under the pressure of its Herculean task?

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